2009 Ducati Monster 696: what breaks, and at what mileage
What breaks on the 2009 Ducati Monster 696
Only 5 defect reports have been filed with NHTSA about the 2009 Ducati Monster 696, which is too few to compute mileage percentiles or a risk score. The reports reported fuel tank, filler or EVAP failure.
When each failure gets reported
Tick median reported mileage Solid middle half of reports Faint 10th to 90th percentile Colour how bad the failure is when it happens
How reports accumulate
Every report with an odometer reading, cumulative, from 0 to 200,000 miles. A curve that climbs early is a car with early problems, whatever its total.
- Line share of reports filed by that mileage
Every reported failure mode
| Failure mode | System | Reports | With reading | 25th | Median | 75th | Per 1,000 | Typical repair | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank, filler or EVAP failure | fuel | 1 | 1 | — | 2k | — | 0.6 | $250–$1,800 | Moderate |
| Instrument cluster or gauge failure | infotainment | 1 | 1 | — | 60 | — | 0.6 | $350–$1,400 | Moderate |
| Other powertrain problem | transmission | 1 | 1 | — | 3k | — | 0.6 | $400–$4,500 | High |
| Other electrical problem | electrical | 1 | 1 | — | 250 | — | 0.6 | $250–$2,000 | Moderate |
| Other fuel system problem | fuel | 1 | 1 | — | 2k | — | 0.6 | $300–$2,200 | High |
Rate per 1,000 uses a fleet-size estimate derived from recall paperwork for this exact model year. It is a lower bound. Repair costs are typical independent-shop ranges for the failure, not figures from these reports.
What owners wrote
Verbatim from NHTSA complaint narratives, trimmed for length. The odometer reading is the one the owner gave.
Instrument cluster or gauge failure
I purchased a brand new ducati monster 696 motorcycle september 12 2009 from atlanta motor world 1275 upper hembree rd roswell, ga 30076 770-664-0820 www. Atlantamotorworld.com. The instrument panel is digital and began fogging up within the first week of my owning it. This bike has never been wet nor has it been washed. It is always in the garage. The dealer mechanic said he had never heard of such a thing when in fact he personally replaced two panels for a customer named eric huffman, who had this problem with two of his ducatis. The dealer promised it was under warranty and ducati north america would replace it in all likelihood. The tech said he would call ducati na and ask what to do and he failed to call me back. I found out from mr huffman that his ducatis experienced the same problem and the dealer replaced them. Not without a fight with ducati north america. I called the dealer after a month of hearing nothing from them regarding my query. They said they would fix it only to call back and say ducati na said they do not warranty weather related issues such as fogging instrument panels. In a search done on the web I have…
Other powertrain problem
While riding on my 2009 ducati monster 696 motorcycle, I noticed a rubbing sound and felt a sensation of oscillation. When I finally stopped the vehicle, I noticed that the front sprocket of the chaindrive slipped on the transmission spline causing the chain to run out of alignment and acted as a chainsaw cutting into the rear swing arm. I was able to stop the vehicle before an accident could happen. There is significant damage (estimated at $3000). No repairs have occurred yet and wont until I hear from NHTSA. I have photographs of the damage and the motorcycle can be easily inspected. *tr
Recalls on the 2009 model year
NHTSA has issued 1 recall campaign covering the 2009 Ducati Monster 696, affecting an estimated 1,755 vehicles. A recall is a different kind of evidence from a complaint: it is the regulator and the manufacturer agreeing that something has to be fixed, and the fix is free for as long as the car exists.
The campaigns cover electrical system:wiring. Whether the work was actually done on the car in front of you is a question only the VIN can answer, and the manufacturer or NHTSA will answer it free.
One caution about reading these together: a recall usually raises the complaint count for the same part, because owners who read about it go and file. The mileages stay informative; the counts get noisy.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
1,755 vehicles 2009-04-29- Defect
- Ducati is recalling 1,755 my 2009 monster 696 motorcycles. The main wiring harness may come in contact with the vertical cylinder head and exhaust pipe possibly resulting in damage to the motorcycle and a potential hazard to the rider.
- Consequence
- Any damage to the harness may lead to loss of functionality of the motorcycle's lighting system or an unexpected loss of engine performance, and thereby increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will check for interference between the main wiring harness and the vertical cylinder head and exhaust pipe. Dealers will reposition and fasten the main wiring harness to the frame free of charge. The recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact ducati at 800-231-6696.
Recall work is free at a franchised dealer regardless of the car's age. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before assuming it was done.
Every year of the Ducati Monster 696
Scores compare each year against other cars of the same model year, so a low number on an older car is a real result and not an artefact of age.
What the reports on file say
The complaints recorded against the 2009 Ducati Monster 696 are fuel tank, filler or EVAP failure (1 report, around 2k miles), instrument cluster or gauge failure (1 report, around 60 miles), other powertrain problem (1 report, around 3k miles), other electrical problem (1 report, around 250 miles) and other fuel system problem (1 report, around 2k miles). With a sample this size these are anecdotes rather than a pattern, and they are shown because somebody looking at this exact car would rather see them than nothing.
Why this page is short
A model year needs about 8 reports before percentiles mean anything, and this one does not have them. Complaint volume tracks how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road, so a thin page usually means a rare car, a new car, or a car whose owners do not file.
Where this comes from. Every figure above is computed from NHTSA owner complaints and recall records for this exact make, model and year. Complaints are voluntary and self-selected, so treat counts as a floor. The methodology page writes out each formula, and the same numbers are available as JSON.
What breaks at my mileage Compare with another car
Source Owner complaints and recall records published by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, model years 1996–2027 Figures rebuilt Published by AtWhatMileage How every figure is computed